Chair Lift (1959)

Butlin’s Holiday Camp, Ayrshire, Scotland. Low angle L/S of two chair lift cars passing each other, silhouetted against a blue sky. Panning shot follows one of the cars. Low angle shot of one of the pylons holding up the lift cable as another car runs past. M/S of the chair lift running over the holiday camp. In the foreground holidaymakers are enjoying the sunshine on deck chairs and under sun shades, in the background are chalets and a fun fair. C/U of a sign that reads ’chair lift entrance’ - the lift works on the same principle as those used in coal mines to transport coal. Panning shot to a young woman, Lorna Cox, walking towards the entrance of the lift. The camera follows her as she enters. L/S of the holiday camp with the cliff tops and sea in the background taken from the moving lift car. Panning shot to Lorna sitting opposite the camera as she leans out of the car and admires the view. C/U of Lorna waving at passers-by below, panning shot to show the outside swimming pool. C/U of